Homework Clinic
Social Science Clinic => Law and Politics => Topic started by: bucstennis@aim.com on Sep 3, 2018
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Interstate conflict is a threat to world security about which the global community should be concerned now and in future decades.
a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question 2
What are the benefits to using nuclear energy? What are the drawbacks? Considering both the benefits and drawbacks, do you think the world should pursue nuclear energy as a replacement for fossil fuels like coal?
What will be an ideal response?
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Answer to Question 1
True
Answer to Question 2
Among known technologies, nuclear energy, wherein sustained nuclear processes
generate electricity and heat, has often been championed as the leading alternative to
fossil-fuel dependence. Currently, existing nuclear plants provide about 19 percent of
America's electricity, and the United States is now spending billions of dollars to
enhance nuclear plants to ease its dependence on foreign suppliers that provide about
27 percent of the oil consumed in the United States. China is also increasing its nuclear
energy, building 27 new reactors and planning for almost 200 more, in order to meet its
demand for energy that is expected to triple by 2050.